Forced Labour, Global Supply Chain and TNCs: Recent Trends and Practices
subject: Forced Labour; Human Rights; International Labour Organization; Modern Slavery; Supply Chain; The Forced Labour Convention; United Nations
description: The abolition of forced labour is a fundamental element of contemporary international human rights law, but the idea has undergone a protracted and complex history, and the scope of the various international mechanisms that handle different aspects of it is not always precisely defined. Slavery, forced labour, and related practices are strictly prohibited under international law. Forced labour is a longstanding and complex obstacle in global supply chains, frequently associated with the desire for inexpensive products and the outsourcing of manufacturing processes to nations with lax labour regulations. The growing power of transnational corporations (TNCs) poses significant challenges to workers at the bottom of supply chains. However, disagreements have made it unclear how to deal with new forms of forced labour, or modern forms of slavery. This confusion highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to combating these issues. Efforts to stop or restrict forced labour will be made easier with a clear legal definition at both the national and international levels, particularly with an emphasis on the human rights perspective. 2024 Kluwer Law International BV, The Netherlands
creator: Singh A.; Mishra A.
source: Global Trade and Customs Journal, Vol-19, No. 10, pp. 627-637.
publisher: Kluwer Law International
date: 2024-01-01
rights: Restricted Access
relation: ISSN: 1569755X
format: Online
language: English
type: Article
coverage: Singh A., Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Mishra A., Christ University, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India